The way you apply for a postal vote is changing! From Tuesday 3 November 2026, you will be able to apply online for a postal vote for all types of elections in Scotland at gov.uk/apply-postal-vote IMAGE: A smiling man types on his laptop.

Remember, you need to register to vote each time you move house. Don't leave it 'til later, or you might miss your chance to vote, and your credit rating could be affected too! Do it here: gov.uk/register-to-vote IMAGE: Hands playing rock, paper, scissors.

Have you responded to the annual canvass yet? It's quick and easy, here's how: youtu.be/Wsr3BJVAjA0 IMAGE: A young woman smiles and gives a thumbs up. She is wearing white earbuds and looking at her laptop screen. Text reads, "I've responded to the annual canvass, have you?".

Settled in to uni? Remember to let us know if you have swapped or changed accommodation, or if you don't wish to register at your term-time address. IMAGE: 3 students walk down a corridor holding cardboard boxes and wheeling suitcases, looking for their new flat.

Have we knocked on your door? Our Field Officers are busy chasing responses for our annual canvass. Please respond so we can keep the electoral register accurate. IMAGE: Colourful illustrations of different types of homes.

Here's a quick reminder to help you respond to the annual canvass online. Did you know we have a full how-to video on our YouTube channel? If you need to tell us about a change, or if you would like to follow along step-by-step, check it out here: youtu.be/Wsr3BJVAjA0

Did you know that Credit companies use the electoral register in their decision making, and being on the register can help your credit score even if you choose never to vote in an election? Register at gov.uk/register-to-vote IMAGE: A game of rock, paper, scissors

Full time students can register at their home address and their term time address. Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vote. IMAGE: A poll asking if students are entitled to register to vote at their term time address as well as their home address, then showing it is true.

Kids away to uni? Full time students can remain registered to vote at their home address and their term-time address. You don't need to remove their name from your annual canvass. More info: centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk/a… IMAGE: A young woman and her mother unpacking at a university.

The Stirling Ward 2 by-election is today! Polls are open from 7am-10pm, and we are open too. Contact us via phone or the Contact Scotland BSL app on 01786 892289 or by emailing [email protected] IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A misty dawn over Loch Lomond at Balmaha.

Tomorrow is the Stirling Ward 2 By-election. Polls will be open from 7am until 10pm. You do not need to show ID to vote in this election. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Purple text on a lilac background reads, " No ID? No problem! You don't need voter ID to vote"

If an emergency has occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 23rd of September 2026 which would prevent you from attending the polling station, you may be eligible to apply for an emergency proxy if you meet certain criteria. More info: electoralcommission.org.uk/v…. IMAGE: Mist over Balmaha

Never been to a polling station before? You can vote at your polling station in just a few steps – here’s how! You don’t need ID to vote in this by-election. Polling staff are on hand to help you if you need extra support & we will be on hand from 7am – 10pm on polling day too.

Your vote doesn’t belong to anyone who intimidates you, tries to bribe you, or pretends to be you. It’s yours, & yours alone. If someone tries to take your vote, or the vote of anyone you know, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

Remember, you don't need to show voter ID in the polling station for the Stirling Ward 2 by-election on Thursday 1st of October! IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Purple text on a lilac background reads, " No ID? No problem! You don't need voter ID to vote"

Stirling Ward 2 By-election, 1st October 2026. One week to go! Make sure you are ready." •Check you’re registered. •Know where to go/check your ballot paper has arrived. •Set a reminder. •You don’t need to show ID to vote in this election! •You’re all set!

If an emergency has occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 23rd of September 2026 which would prevent you from attending the polling station, you may be eligible to apply for an emergency proxy. More info: electoralcommission.org.uk/v…. IMAGE: Misty dawn over Loch Lomond at Balmaha.

The deadline to apply to vote by proxy in the Stirling Ward 2 by-election is 5pm today. To apply, download forms here: centrascotland-vjb.gov.uk/el… IMAGE: Illustrations of 2 people at ballot boxes, with a photo of Balmaha in the mist in the background.

The deadline to apply to vote by proxy in the Stirling Ward 2 by-election is 5pm tomorrow. Need more info? Check out our website: centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk/a…

We will be at Stirling University's Welcome Week today from 10-4. Come and visit our stall to learn about your voting rights as a student! IMAGE: Text reads, "Welcome Back University of Stirling students". A video collage of the University of Stirling Campus.